Proud papa! Beaming Peter Andre returns to work after birth of baby girl

THE JOYS OF FATHERHOOD: Peter couldn't stop smiling as he arrived at the studio [FAMEFLYNET]

The 40-year-old was seen grinning ear to ear while arriving at studios to record a song for upcoming film Mr Peabody & Sherman.

The singer was greeted outside the studios by a cameraman and a group of friends who had come out to congratulate the star on his new arrival.

Peter's 24-year-old girlfriend Emily McDonagh welcomed a baby girl three weeks before her due date this week.

Excited Peter took to his website to announce the joyous news, writing: "We are very happy to announced the safe arrival of our beautiful baby girl. We are extremely thrilled and mum and bubba are doing fine. We are looking forward to a nice quiet couple of weeks getting to know our baby."

ON TOP OF THE WORLD: Peter was the picture of happiness earlier today [FAMEFLYNET]

SPREADING THE JOY: Peter gave a camerman a bear hug [FAMEFLYNET]

Dressed for comfort in a blue hooded tracksuit and a pair of Converse, Peter hugged a cameraman and put his arm around a crew member as he smiled happily.

Despite the clear joy on his face, and the thumbs up he enthusiastically gave to a crew member, the stresses of fatherhood were showing on Peter's face.

The pop star, who had a massive 90s hit with Mysterious Girl, showed slight bags under his eyes as he gets to grips with having a baby in the house again.

While it may seem quite soon for the doting dad to be returning to work, it looks like Peter was only at the studios for a day's session.

He announced he was recording a song called Kid, which will be played over the credits of Dreamworks' latest animated movie.

Perhaps he could search the film for name inspiration – he hasn't chosen one for his baby girl yet.